Where To Find Rhubarb On The Menu
As spring firmly sets in, we’re seeing rhubarb showing up on restaurant and bakery menus all across London. From high-end restaurants to neighbourhood cafes, chefs are finding creative ways to use this classic British ingredient. Known for its pretty pink and red stalks sourced from Yorkshire’s rhubarb farms, rhubarb is turning up in desserts, cocktails, and baked goods, and we’re all here for it. Here are some of our favourite rhubarb dishes we spotted on menus in London:
The Montagu Kitchen
The Montagu Kitchen has freshly launched rhubarb and crème fraîche stones that offers a delicate Wye Valley rhubarb compote nestled within a silky crème fraîche mousse, accompanied by a refreshing rhubarb sorbet and rhubarb gel. Poached rhubarb adds a tender bite, while a crisp meringue stick and buttery vanilla crumble provide the perfect contrast in texture. Finished with a touch of lemon balm cress, this elegant dessert is a celebration of seasonal balance.
where: 30 Portman Square, London W1H 7BH, UK
website: www.hyattrestaurants.com
The Tudor Pass
Located within The Great Fosters Estate, near Windsor in Surrey is the Michelin-starred restaurant, The Tudor Pass. On the 7-course signature dinner menu is the Poor Knights of Windsor dessert that’s basically bread soaked in a mixture of egg and cream, then fried in butter and served with fruit. For The Tudor Pass version, they use Yorkshire forced rhubarb and poach it in a hibiscus liquor.
Where: Great Fosters, Stroude Road, Egham, Surrey,
Website: www.alexanderhotels.co.uk
Dalloway Terrace
The seasonal menu at the lovely Dallloway Terrace has been reimagined for spring and there’s lots to enjoy amidst the stunning floral display here. We love the indulgent Yorkshire rhubarb and custard cheesecake with raspberry sorbet that’s best enjoyed with a gorgeous gin cocktail – it’s the perfect spring treat.
where: Dalloway Terrace at The Bloomsbury, 16-22 Great Russell Street. London, WC1B 3NN
Website: www.dallowayterrace.com
One Aldwych
At One Aldwych’s signature restaurant, Indigo, you can find dishes that celebrate British ingredients with a creative spin. On the limited-run spring menu, we spotted a gorgeous dessert made with poached Yorkshire rhubarb curd, sorbet, and ginger crumble.
You can find dishes that celebrate British ingredients.
where: 1 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BZ
website: www.onealdwych.com
Kapara
Kapara is offering a refreshing twist on the rhubarb trend with their rhubarb and ginger gazoz mocktail. Created by using leftover fruits and vegetables to make syrup and then topped up with soda, you also have the option to make it alcoholic with Elite Arak. We love a seasonal cocktail, and if you’re looking for a fresh, spring menu this is a great spot.
where: 13-24 Greek Street, Soho, W1D 4DP
WEBSiTE: www.kapara.co.uk
Garden Museum Cafe
Garden Café at the Garden Museum serves up a daily changing menu of modern-British and European, light, fresh and seasonal dishes. The choux bun with Yorkshire rhubarb and custard is definitely going on our must-try list this season.
The choux bun with Yorkshire rhubarb and custard is going on our must-try list.
where: 5 Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1 7LB
website: www.gardenmuseum.org.uk
Caia
This Notting Hill restaurant is the ideal place for lingering lunches with bottles of magnum wines served by the glass and vinyl spinning late into the afternoon. But what we’ve got our eyes on is the chicken liver parfait waffles with rhubarb compote.
where: 46 Golborne Rd, London, W10 5PR
Website: www.caia.london
